title: Biomaterial considerations for the optimized therapy for the edentulous predicament.
abstract: A range of biomaterials are used in rendering prosthodontic treatment for the completely edentulous patient. This article reviews the biomaterials considerations in the use of metals and metal alloys, ceramics and carbons, and synthetic materials for implant therapy. It also discusses implant material selection, biomaterial aspects of bioadhesion, and osseointegration and hygiene-related biomaterial factors.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Faculty of Odontology, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden.
authors.forename: P O
authors.initials: PO
authors.lastname: Glantz
mesh_terms: D000268:Adhesiveness; D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D002244:Carbon; D002516:Ceramics; D003722:Dental Alloys; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous; D015921:Dental Implants; D003764:Dental Materials; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D003779:Denture Design; D003824:Denture, Complete; D006801:Humans; D008670:Metals; D009066:Mouth, Edentulous / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D009910:Oral Hygiene; D010087:Oxides; D011108:Polymers; D013499:Surface Properties
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D003722:Dental Alloys; D015921:Dental Implants; D003764:Dental Materials; D008670:Metals; D010087:Oxides; D011108:Polymers; D002244:Carbon